I Hate New York (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 3.5

Released in 2018, I Hate New York is a documentary film directed by Gustavo Sánchez, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. New York, post 9/11: Armed with a home video camera and no script, the director delves into the private lives of four women artists and transgender activists from the city’s underground subculture, filming their lives over a period of 10 years. Little by little, their testimonies reveal fragments of their pasts, their experiences and their struggles for an identity of their own. A series of revelations transform the viewer from feeling like an intruder to being invested in their destinies.
Who’s in it. I Hate New York stars Amanda Lepore, Sophia Lamar, iO Tillett Wright and Chloe Dzubilo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, I Hate New York has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Hate New York page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Hate New York (2018)?
- In US, I Hate New York is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Hate New York worth watching?
- I Hate New York holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Hate New York?
- I Hate New York stars Amanda Lepore, Sophia Lamar, iO Tillett Wright, Chloe Dzubilo and Bibbe Hansen.
- When was I Hate New York released?
- I Hate New York was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.